insert_link South Africa South African Police Hunt Suspects in Fatal Shooting Outside Lenasia Court South Africa's Police are searching for two suspects who fatally shot a 27-year-old man outside the Lenasia Magistrate's Court in Gauteng. The victim, a witness in a murder trial, was approached and shot without warning. One other person was wounded. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo has appealed to anyone with information to contact their nearest police station to aid the investigation: today22 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Alleged Namdia Heist Suspect Anticipated “Big Payday” Before Death 44 year-old Max Endjala, implicated in the recent Namib Desert Diamonds robbery, reportedly confided in a friend last year about an anticipated "big payday" that would secure his future. Reports indicate that around the same time, he allegedly received N$1 million from an international business deal and planned to start a business with a local diamond dealer. Endjala, who was Trustco Group's Chief Operations Officer for its investigations unit, […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Amupanda’s Lawyers Withdraw Judge Recusal Application in Red Line Case Lawyers for Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda have withdrawn their application for Judge Ueitele Shafimana's recusal in the red line case. One Africa Tv's Ellen Shihepo reports that this followed Shafimana's directive for the application to be formalized in writing and for the lawyers to testify on their reasons. The withdrawal, submitted by Kadhila Aamomo, cited time and resource constraints for securing new legal representation. Watch NewsOnOne weekdays at […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump officials welcome US / Taliban prisoner exchange Two Americans who were held in Afghanistan have been traded for a Taliban member imprisoned in the US. The prisoner exchange was finalised in the final moments before US President Joe Biden left office, according to a Trump administration official. Sally Patterson reports. today22 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Security Council debates growing terrorism threat in Africa Amina Mohammed was speaking at a meeting focused on strengthening counter-terrorism on the continent, convened by Algeria, the Council president for January. She emphasized that the Council has a critical role in supporting African Union (AU) counter-terrorism initiatives, grounded in African leadership and solutions. Deadly spread Ms. Mohammed said terrorism is the most significant threat to peace, security and sustainable development across Africa today, and presented sobering statistics outlining its devastating toll. Despite […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link APO International “This support gives us hope”: A journey to motherhood in the midst of Tropical Cyclone Chido When Tropical Cyclone Chido tore through northern Mozambique in December 2024, 26-year-old Massiala Agostinho was eight months pregnant with her fifth child. Like almost all others in her village of Sambene, in the Mecufi District of Cabo Delgado Province, Ms. Agostinho’s home was quickly reduced to rubble by powerful winds and torrential rains. For nearly a month now she has been staying in a cramped shelter with her husband and four children, […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link APO International President Ramkalawan chairs high-level meeting on access to financing The President of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, chaired a high-level meeting on access to financing this morning at State House. He was accompanied by the Vice President, Mr. Ahmed Afif, and the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry, Mrs. Devika Vidot. The meeting brought together representatives of the Seychelles Bankers’ Association, the Central Bank of Seychelles, and the Ministry of Finance, National Planning, and Trade to discuss and address critical […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Hit 4 Hope Golf Day to return in March 2025 Future Media and Sanlam have announced the return of the Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day, scheduled for Friday, 28 March 2025. Building on the success of previous events that raised N$467,449 since 2022, the initiative supports educational programmes. Recognising the ongoing challenges in accessing quality education, the annual event provides a platform for local businesses to make a meaningful impact. Proceeds will support two organisations: the Side-by-Side Early […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi Meets Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting highlighted the ongoing cooperation between both sides regarding the scope of the work of the organization, given Egypt's significant capabilities in […] today21 January, 2025